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BIOLOGY MODULAR WORKBOOK SERIES
These versatile student workbooks have
been developed from Biozone's successful
Course Workbook series. Material is drawn
from Biozone's entire product range, and
includes new content to provide more
extensive topic coverage.

 
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Anatomy and Physiology: Biology Modular Workbook Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology will explore aspects of human structure and function. Sound biological principles are emphasised throughout, with reference to the increasing role of technology in our lives. Combining 3D models and traditional artwork, this supplement will cover the 11 body systems as well as reviewing cell biology and tissues.
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  • List of Activities      
    • Cell Tissues
      Animal cells
      Cell processes
      The structure of
      cellular membranes
      The Role of membranes
      in cells
      Cell structures and organelles
      Diffusion and Osmosis
      Ion Pumps
      Endocytosis and exocytosis
      Mitosis and the cell cycle
      Cancer - cells out of control
      Levels of organisation
      Tissues and organs
      Human organ systems

      The Integument and Homeostasis
      Principles of homeostasis
      The body's membranes
      and cavities
      Maintaining homeostasis
      Diagnosis of homeostatic disorders
      The integumentary system
      Thermoregulation
      Support & Movement

      The Skeletal System
      Bone
      The human skeleton
      Joints
      Aging and the skeleton


      The Muscular System
      Skeletal muscle
      structure & function
      The sliding filament theory
      The mechanics of locomotion
      Energy for muscle contraction
      The muscle spindle
      Muscle fatigue
      Muscle physiology and performance
      Integration and Control

      Nervous System
      Nervous regulatory systems
      The mammalian
      nervous system
      The autonomic
      nervous system
      The human brain
      Neuron structure and function
      Reflexes
      Transmission of
      nerve impulses
      Chemical synapse
      Integration at synapses
      Drugs at synapses
      Aging and the brain
      Detecting changing states
      The basis of
      sensory perception
      The structure of the eye
      The physiology of vision
      Hearing
      Skin senses
      Taste and smell

      The Endocrine System
      Hormonal regulatory systems
      Cell signaling
      Signal transduction
      The endocrine system
      The Hypothalamus
      The stress response
      The pituitary
      Control of blood glucose
      Diabetes mellitus type 1
      Aging and the
      endocrine system
      Internal Transport

      Cardiovascular System
      Arteries
      Veins
      Capillaries and tissue fluid
      Blood
      Hematopoiesis
      Transport system in humans
      The human heart
      Control of heart activity
      The cardiac cycle
      Review of the human heart
      Cardiovascular disease
      Correcting heart problems
      Exercise and health
      Exercise and blood flow
      Effects of aerobic training

      Lymphatic System
      and Immunity
      Targets for defence
      Blood group antigens
      The body's defenses
      Blood clotting and defense
      The action of phagocytes
      Inflammation
      Fever
      The Lymphatic system
      Asthma and hypersensitivity
      The immune system
      Antibodies
      Acquired immunity
      HIV and the immune system
      Transplants
      Stem cell technology
      Monoclonal antibodies
      Autoimmune diseases
      SCID - gene therapy
      Taking a Breath

      Respiratory System
      Breathing in humans
      The human respiratory system
      Measuring lung function
      Gas transport in humans
      Control of breathing
      Review of lung function
      The effects of altitude
      Homeostasis during exercise
      Respiratory diseases
      Smoking and the lungs
      Eating to live
      The Digestive System
      The human diet
      The mouth and pharynx
      The human digestive tract
      Stomach and small intestine
      The large intestine
      Absorption and transport
      The control of digestion
      The liver's role in digestion
      The liver's role in homeostasis
      Foodborne disease
      Malnutriton and obesity
      Deficiency diseases
      Diabetes mellitus type 2
      Waste Removal

      The Urinary System
      Waste products in humans
      Water budget in a human
      Urine analysis
      The urinary system
      The physiology of the kidney
      Control of kidney function
      Fluid and electrolyte balance
      Acid-base balance
      Kidney dialysis
      Kidney transplants
      The Human Life Span

      Reproduction & Development

      Female reproductive system
      The menstrual cycle
      Control of the menstrual cycle
      Male reproductive system
      Fertilization and early growth
      The placenta
      The hormones of pregnancy
      Detecting pregnancy
      Contraception
      Treating female infertility
      Human reproductive technology
      Birth and lactation
      Growth
      Programmed cell death
      Breast cancer
      Sexual development
 
   
Environmental Science: Biology Modular Workbook Environmental Science

An exploration of the Earth’s systems, from its geology and ecology, to the myriad ways in which humans interact with their natural environment. Environmental Science engages students with a wide variety of activities, incorporating sound ecological theory with many topical and thought provoking examples.
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  • List of Activities      
    • The Earth's Systems
      The Earth's History
      The Fossil Record
      Fossil formation
      The Earth and the Sun
      The Earth's crust
      Plate Boundaries
      The Rock Cycle
      Soil dynamics
      Atmosphere and climate
      Variation and Oscillation
      Ocean circulation and currents
      Global water resources
      Water use

      Ecosystems
      Components of an Ecosystem
      Biomes
      Physical factors and gradients
      Habitat
      Ecological niche
      Energy inputs and outputs
      Food chains and webs
      Energy flow in an ecosystem
      Ecological pyramids
      The productivity of ecosystems
      The carbon cycle
      The nitrogen cycle
      The water cycle
      The phosphorus cycle
      The sulfur cycle
      Environmental change
      Ecosystem stability
      Ecological succession

      Populations

      Features of populations
      Density and distribution
      Population regulation
      Population growth
      Life tables and survivorship
      Survivorship curves
      Population growth curves
      Population age structure
      World population growth
      Humans and resources
      r and K selection
      Species interactions
      Interspecific competition
      Intraspecific competition

      Investigating Ecosystems

      Sampling populations
      Monitoring physical factors
      Quadrat sampling
      Quadrat-Based Estimates
      Sampling a leaf litter population
      Transect sampling
      Mark and recapture sampling
      Sampling animal populations
      Indirect Sampling
      Monitoring Changes in ecosystems

      Land, water and energy
      The Importance of Plants
      Global human nutrition
      The green revolution
      Soil degradation
      Pest control
      Cereal crop production
      The Impact of farming
      Sustainable Agriculture
      Energy resources
      Biofuels
      Energy conservation
      Ecological Impacts of Fishing
      Fisheries management

      Pollution and Global Change
      Types of pollution
      Water pollution
      Sewage treatment
      Waste management
      Atmospheric pollution
      Global warming
      Stratospheric ozone depletion
      Acid rain
      The economic impact of pollution
      Loss of Biodiversity
      Tropical Deforestation
      The Impact of alien species
      Endangered species
      Conservation of African elephants
      Nature reserves
 
   
Microbiology & Biotechnology: Biology Modular Workbook Microbiology & Biotechnology

This compact but thorough supplement provides objectives and activities through which students can explore aspects of microbial diversity and modern biotechnology, including genetic engineering, cloning, and genome research.
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  • List of Activities      
    • Microorganisms and Biotechnology
      Microbial Groups
      Features of Microbial Groups
      The Structure of Viruses
      Replication in Bacteriophages
      Replication in Animal Viruses
      Bacterial Cells
      Growth in Bacterial Populations
      Review of Bacterial Structure
      Antimicrobial Drugs
      Antibiotic Resistance
      Evolution in Bacteria
      Fungi
      Techniques in Microbial Culture
      Strain Isolation
      Serial Dilution
      Uses of Microorganisms
      Energy Resources
      Sewage Treatment
      Industrial Microbiology
      Industrial Production of Enzymes
      Putting Enzymes to Work
      Applications of Enzymes
      White Wine Production
      Red Wine Production
      Beer Brewing
      Bread Making
      Cheese Making
      Yoghurt Making

      Cloning and Cell Culture
      Plant Tissue Culture
      Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering
      Xenotransplantation
      Cloning by Embryo Splitting
      Cloning by Nuclear Transfer
      The Human Cloning Debate

      Genetic Manipulation
      The Nature of GMO's
      Restriction Enzymes
      Ligation
      Gel Electrophoresis
      Polymerase Chain Reaction
      Gene Cloning Using Plasmids
      Transgenic Organisms
      Genetically Modified Plants
      Using Recombinant Bacteria
      The Ethics of GMO Technology

      Biotechnology in Medicine
      Production of Human Proteins
      Monoclonal Antibodies
      Types of Vaccines
      Edible Vaccines
      Gene Therapy
      Vectors for Gene Therapy
      Gene Delivery Systems

      Genome Research
      Manual DNA Sequencing
      Automated DNA Sequencing
      Genome Analysis
      DNA Profiling Using PCR
      DNA Profiling Using Probes
      DNA Chips
      Investigating Genetic Biodiversity
      The Human Genome Project
      Genome Projects
 
   
Health & Disease: Biology Modular Workbook Health & Disease

The ideal companion for students of the life sciences. Health & Disease provides comprehensive coverage of human health, human disease, and the role of modern medicine in treating and preventing health disorders.
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  • List of Activities      
    • Defence and the Immune System
      Targets for Defence
      Blood Group Antigens
      Blood Clotting and Defence
      The Body’s Defences
      The Action of Phagocytes
      Inflammation
      Fever
      The Lymphatic System
      The Immune System
      Antibodies
      Acquired Immunity
      Allergies and Hypersensitivity
      Autoimmune Diseases

      Non-Infectious Disease

      Health vs Disease
      Diseases Caused by Smoking
      Cardiovascular Disease
      Degenerative Disease
      Cancer
      Breast Cancer
      Dietary Disorders
      Deficiency Diseases
      Control of Blood Glucose
      Diabetes Mellitus
      Visual Defects
      Substance Abuse
      Inherited Metabolic Disorders
      The Fate of Conceptions
      Genetic Disorders

      Infectious Disease
      Infection and Disease
      The Role of Health Statistics
      Transmission of Disease
      Patterns of Disease
      Bacterial Diseases
      Tuberculosis
      Foodborne Disease
      Cholera
      Fungal Diseases
      Protozoan Diseases
      Malaria
      Multicellular Parasites
      The Schistosoma Parasite
      Hookworm Infection
      Viral diseases
      HIV and AIDS
      Epidemiology of AIDS
      Prion diseases
      Emerging diseases

      Preventing and Treating Disease
      Prenatal Diagnosis of Disease
      Postnatal Testing
      Genetic Counselling
      Diagnosing Medical Problems
      The Control of Disease
      A Balanced Diet
      The Effects of Exercise
      Antimicrobial Drugs
      Monoclonal Antibodies
      Immunisation
      Types of Vaccine
      Edible Vaccines
      The Search for Blood Substitutes
      The Human Genome Project
      Gene Therapy
      Vectors for Gene Therapy
      Gene Delivery Systems
      Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering
      Correcting Heart Problems
      Organ Transplants
      Kidney Dialysis
 
   
Skills in Biology (International Edition): Biology Modular Workbook Skills in Biology (International Edition)

An essential supplement for all biology students, Skills in Biology provides comprehensive guidelines for planning and executing biological investigations in both the laboratory and the field.
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  • List of Activities      
    • Biological Investigations
      Terms and Notation
      The Scientific Method
      A Guide to Research Projects
      Choosing Your Topic
      Hypotheses and Predictions
      Planning an Investigation
      Designing Your Experiment
      Recording Results
      Tables and Graphs
      Transforming Raw Data
      Types of Graphs
      Drawing Bar Graphs
      Drawing Histograms
      Drawing Pie Graphs
      Drawing Kite Graphs
      Drawing Scatter Plots
      Drawing Line Graphs
      Interpreting Line Graphs
      Taking the Next Step
      Descriptive Statistics
      The Reliability of the Mean
      Linear Regression
      Non-linear Regression
      The Student’s t Test
      Student’s t Test Exercise
      Comparing More Than Two Groups
      Analysis of Variance
      Using the Chi-squared
      Test in Ecology
      Chi-squared Exercise in Ecology
      Using the Chi-squared
      Test in Genetics
      Chi-squared exercise
      in Genetics
      The Structure of a Report
      Writing the Methods
      Writing Your Results
      Writing Your Discussion
      Report Checklist
      Citing and Listing References
      Field Studies
      Sampling Populations
      Designing Your Field Study
      Monitoring Physical Factors
      Quadrat Sampling
      Quadrat-Based Estimates
      Sampling a Leaf Litter Population
      Transect Sampling
      Sampling Animal Populations
      Mark and Recapture Sampling
      Indirect Sampling
      Sampling Using Radio-tracking

      Classification of Organisms
      The New Tree of Life
      New Classification Schemes
      Features of Taxonomic Groups
      Classification System
      Classification Keys
      The Classification of Life
      Features of the Five Kingdoms
      Features of Microbial Groups
      Features of Animal Taxa
      Features of Fungi and Plants

      Laboratory Techniques
      Biological Drawings
      Optical Microscopes
      Electron Microscopes
      Interpreting Electron Micrographs
      Identifying Cell Structures
      Biochemical Tests
      Differential Centrifugation
      x Gel Electrophoresis
      Analyzing a DNA Sample
      Techniques in Microbial Culture
      Strain Isolation
      Serial Dilution
      Plant Tissue Culture
 
   
Skills in Biology (UK Edition): Biology Modular Workbook Skills in Biology (UK Edition)

Uses SI notation in accordance with Institute of Biology (UK) guidelines. An essential supplement for all biology students, Skills in Biology provides comprehensive guidelines for planning and executing biological investigations in both the laboratory and the field.
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  • List of Activities      
    • Biological Investigations
      Terms and Notation
      The Scientific Method
      A Guide to Research Projects
      Choosing Your Topic
      Hypotheses and Predictions
      Planning an Investigation
      Designing Your Experiment
      Recording Results
      Tables and Graphs
      Transforming Raw Data
      Types of Graphs
      Drawing Bar Graphs
      Drawing Histograms
      Drawing Pie Graphs
      Drawing Kite Graphs
      Drawing Scatter Plots
      Drawing Line Graphs
      Interpreting Line Graphs
      Taking the Next Step
      Descriptive Statistics
      The Reliability of the Mean
      Linear Regression
      Non-linear Regression
      The Student’s t Test
      Student’s t Test Exercise
      Comparing More Than Two Groups
      Analysis of Variance
      Using the Chi-squared
      Test in Ecology
      Chi-squared Exercise in Ecology
      Using the Chi-squared
      Test in Genetics
      Chi-squared exercise
      in Genetics
      The Structure of a Report
      Writing the Methods
      Writing Your Results
      Writing Your Discussion
      Report Checklist
      Citing and Listing References
      Field Studies
      Sampling Populations
      Designing Your Field Study
      Monitoring Physical Factors
      Quadrat Sampling
      Quadrat-Based Estimates
      Sampling a Leaf Litter Population
      Transect Sampling
      Sampling Animal Populations
      Mark and Recapture Sampling
      Indirect Sampling
      Sampling Using Radio-tracking

      Classification of Organisms
      The New Tree of Life
      New Classification Schemes
      Features of Taxonomic Groups
      Classification System
      Classification Keys
      The Classification of Life
      Features of the Five Kingdoms
      Features of Microbial Groups
      Features of Animal Taxa
      Features of Fungi and Plants

      Laboratory Techniques
      Biological Drawings
      Optical Microscopes
      Electron Microscopes
      Interpreting Electron Micrographs
      Identifying Cell Structures
      Biochemical Tests
      Differential Centrifugation
      x Gel Electrophoresis
      Analyzing a DNA Sample
      Techniques in Microbial Culture
      Strain Isolation
      Serial Dilution
      Plant Tissue Culture
 
   
Cell Biology & Biochemistry: Biology Modular Workbook Cell Biology & Biochemistry

Challenging concepts are presented clearly and in a manner accessible even to those with limited background in chemistry. Cell Biology & Biochemistry covers the structure, function, and study of cells and their components and is an ideal support volume for a wide range of biology courses.
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  • List of Activities      
    • Molecules of Life
      The biochemical nature of the cell
      Biological molecules
      Carbohydrates
      Lipids
      Nucleic Acids
      Amino acids
      Proteins
      Modification of proteins
      Biochemical tests
      Enzymes
      Enzyme reaction rates
      Enzyme cofactors and inhibitors

      Cell Structure
      The Cell theory
      Characteristics of life
      Types of Living Things
      Cell sizes
      Cellular Environments
      Optical Microscopes
      Electron Microscopes
      Plant Cells
      Animal Cells
      Bacterial Cells
      Fungal cells
      Unicellular Eukaryotes
      Types of cells
      Review of Eukaryotic Cells
      Cell Structure and organelles
      Interpreting Electron Micrographs
      Identifying Cell Structures
      Differential centrifugation
      Plant cell specialisation
      Human cell specialisation
      Levels of Organisation
      Cell Membranes and Transport
      Cell processes
      The Structure of Membranes
      The Role of membranes in cells
      Active and passive transport
      Diffusion
      Osmosis and Water Potential
      Limitations to cell size
      Ion pumps
      Exocytosis and Endocytosis

      Cellular Energetics

      Energy in Cells
      The role of ATP in cells
      Cellular respiration
      Measuring respiration
      The biochemistry of respiration
      Anaerobic pathways
      Photosynthesis
      The biochemistry of photosynthesis
      Pigments and light absorption
      Photosynthetic rate
      Events in Biochemistry

      Processes in the Nucleus
      DNA Molecules
      The role of DNA in cells
      DNA Replication
      Cell Division
      Mitosis and the cell cycle
      Root cell Development
      Differentiation of human cells
      Meiosis
      The Genetic code
      Index
 
   
Genes & Inheritance: Biology Modular Workbook Genes & Inheritance

A seamless integration of fundamental concepts and new information, Genes & Inheritance offers students ample opportunity to both consolidate and extend their knowledge in the rapidly developing areas of molecular genetics and Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance.
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  • List of Activities      
    • Molecular Genetics
      The Role of DNA in Cells
      Nucleic Acids
      DNA Molecules
      The Genetic Code
      Creating a DNA Model
      DNA Replication
      The Simplest Case:
      Genes to Proteins
      Analysing a DNA Sample
      Gene Expression
      Transcription
      Translation

      Protein Synthesis

      Control of Gene Expression
      Metabolic Pathways
      Gene Control in Prokaryotes
      Gene Control in Eukaryotes
      Defective Gene Regulation
      The Role of Genes
      in Development
      Genes and Chromosomes
      Genomes
      Eukaryote Chromosome Structure
      Karyotypes
      Human Karyotype Exercise
      Genome Projects
      The Human Genome Project
      Sources of Genetic Variation
      Gene-Environment Interactions
      Cell Division
      Mitosis and the Cell Cycle
      Meiosis
      Crossing Over
      Crossing Over Problems
      Linkage
      Recombination
      Chromosome Mapping

      Mutations
      The Effect of Mutations
      Mutagens
      For Harm or Benefit?
      Gene Mutations
      Point Mutation Problems
      Examples of Gene Mutations
      Sickle Cell Mutation
      Cystic Fibrosis Mutation
      Genetic Counselling
      Chromosome Mutations
      Antibiotic Resistance
      Aneuploidy in Humans
      Aneuploidy in Sex Chromosomes
      Trisomy in Human Autosomes
      Polyploidy
      The Fate of Conceptions

      Inheritance
      Alleles
      Mendel’s Pea Plant Experiments
      Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance
      Basic Genetic Crosses
      Monohybrid Cross
      Dominance of Alleles
      Multiple Alleles in Blood Groups
      Dihybrid Cross
      Dihybrid Cross with Linkage
      Lethal Alleles
      Using Chi-Squared in Genetics
      Chi-Squared Exercise
      Human Genotypes
      Sex Linkage
      The Advantages of Sex
      Inheritance Patterns
      Pedigree Analysis
      Interactions Between Genes
      Collaboration
      Complementary Genes
      Polygenes
      Epistasis
      Inheritance in Domestic Cats
      What Genotype has that Cat?
      Summary of Gene Interactions
      Genomic Imprinting
      Problems in Mendelian Genetics
      Artificial Selection
      The Domestication of Wheat
      Sex Determination
 
   
Human Evolution: Biology Modular Workbook Human Evolution

A comprehensive treatment of human origins; one of biology’s most controversial and rapidly changing topics. With an engaging treatment of primate biology, and full up-to-date coverage of both human physical and cultural evolution, Human Evolution is the perfect supplement for both biology and anthropology students.
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  • List of Activities      
    • The Primates
      Prosimians and Tarsiers
      New World/Old World Monkeys
      Apes and Hominids
      Identifying Primates
      General Primate Characteristics
      Primate Skull Features
      Primate Classification
      Physical Features of Primates
      Primate Niches
      Primate Behaviour
      Primate Behaviour study
      Adaptive radiation in Primates
      Ancestors of modern apes

      Hominin Evolution

      Human Characteristics
      Human Skull Anatomy
      Hominin Evolution
      Hominin Skull Identification
      The Emerging View
      Human Evolutionary Models
      Hominin Data Sheets
      The Early Hominins of Africa

      Australopithecus farensis/africanus
      Paranthropus robustus/boisei
      Homo habilis/ergaster
      Homo erectus
      (asia)/archaic H.sapiens
      H antecessor/ H. floresiensis
      Homo neanderthalensis/H.s
      The Origin of Modern Humans
      Distinguishing features of hominins
      Bipedalism and Nakedness
      Adaptations for Bipedalism
      The Development of intelligence
      (the brain)
      Dating Fossils
      Dating a Fossil Site

      Cultural Evolution

      Cultural Evolution
      Palaeolithic Tool Cultures
      Palaeolithic Tool Use
      Social development
      Art and Spirituality
      Mesolithic and Neolithic Cultures
      Bronze Age Culture
      Recent Cultural Evolution
      Present and Future Human Evolution
      Trends in human evolution
 
   
Evolution: Biology Modular Workbook Evolution
A fresh approach to the teaching of evolutionary principles at this level. Through a variety of engaging and thought-provoking activities, students are invited to explore and critically evaluate the wealth of evidence for our current understanding of evolution.
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  • List of Activities      
    • The Origin and
      Evolution of Life

      Life in the Universe
      The Origin of Life on Earth
      Prebiotic Experiments
      The Origin of Eukaryotic Cells
      The History of Life on Earth
      Fossil Formation
      The Fossil Record
      Dating Fossils
      DNA Hybridisation
      Immunological Studies
      Other Evidence for Evolution
      The Evolution of Novel Forms
      Comparative Anatomy
      Vestigial Organs
      Biogeographical Evidence
      Oceanic Island Colonisers
      Continental Drift and Evolution
      Mechanisms of Evolution
      Genes and Evolution
      Adaptations and Fitness
      The Modern Theory of Evolution
      Darwin’s Theory
      Natural Selection
      Selection for Human Birth Weight
      Industrial Melanism
      Heterozygous Advantage
      Sexual Selection
      Darwin’s Finches
      Gene Pools and Evolution
      Gene Pool Exercise
      Population Genetics Calculations
      Analysis of a Squirrel Gene Pool
      Changes in a Gene Pool
      The Founder Effect
      Population Bottlenecks
      Genetic Drift
      Artificial Selection
      Polyploidy in the Evolution of Wheat
      The Species Concept
      Reproductive Isolation
      Allopatric Speciation
      Sympatric Speciation
      Evolution in Bacteria
      Stages in Species Development
      The Species Life Cycle

      Patterns of Evolution
      Patterns of Evolution
      The Rate of Evolutionary Change
      Homologous Structures
      Convergent Evolution
      Coevolution
      Pollination Syndromes
      Geographical Distribution
      Adaptive Radiation in Mammals
      Adaptive Radiation in Ratites
      Origin of New Zealand Parrots
      Adaptive Radiation in Wrens
      Evolution in Springtails
      Ancient New Zealand Landscapes
      Evolution in NZ Invertebrates
      Evolution in Hebe
      Extinction
      Causes of Mass Extinctions
 
   
Ecology: Biology Modular Workbook Ecology

Explore fundamental concepts in ecology, from the nature of ecosystems and the basics of ecosystem structure and function, to the complex relationships within and between species and between humans and their environment.
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  • List of Activities      
    • The Earth's Systems
      The Earth's History
      The Fossil Record
      Fossil formation
      The Earth and the Sun
      The Earth's crust
      Plate Boundaries
      The Rock Cycle
      Soil dynamics
      Atmosphere and climate
      Variation and Oscillation
      Ocean circulation and currents
      Global water resources
      Water use

      Ecosystems
      Components of an Ecosystem
      Biomes
      Physical factors and gradients
      Habitat
      Ecological niche
      Energy inputs and outputs
      Food chains and webs
      Energy flow in an ecosystem

      Ecological pyramids
      The productivity of ecosystems
      The carbon cycle
      The nitrogen cycle
      The water cycle
      The phosphorus cycle
      The sulfur cycle
      Environmental change
      Ecosystem stability
      Ecological succession

      Populations

      Features of populations
      Density and distribution
      Population regulation
      Population growth
      Life tables and survivorship
      Survivorship curves
      Population growth curves
      Population age structure
      World population growth
      Humans and resources
      r and K selection
      Species interactions

      Interspecific competition
      Intraspecific competition

      Investigating Ecosystems

      Sampling populations
      Monitoring physical factors
      Quadrat sampling
      Quadrat-Based Estimates
      Sampling a leaf litter population
      Transect sampling
      Mark and recapture sampling
      Sampling animal populations
      Indirect Sampling
      Monitoring Changes in ecosystems

      Land, water and energy
      The Importance of Plants
      Global human nutrition
      The green revolution
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      Pest control
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      The Impact of farming
      Sustainable Agriculture
      Energy resources
      Biofuels
      Energy conservation
      Ecological Impacts of Fishing
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      Pollution and Global Change
      Types of pollution
      Water pollution
      Sewage treatment
      Waste management
      Atmospheric pollution
      Global warming
      Stratospheric ozone depletion
      Acid rain
      The economic impact of pollution
      Loss of Biodiversity
      Tropical Deforestation
      The Impact of alien species
      Endangered species
      Conservation of African elephants
      Nature reserves

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BIOZONE's Modular Workbook Series
   
Material for these workbooks has been drawn from our popular, widely used biology Course Workbooks (Student Resource and Activity Manuals).
   
Ideally suited to differential instruction.
   
A unique hybrid of textbook, study guide, and activity workbook.
   
Interactive write-on format engages students, and increases motivation.
   
Highly visual delivery of information.
   
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